Integrating Theory with Experience: Medical Qigong For Healing And Healthcare

[Qi Cultivation and Dao] Integrating Theory With Expereince: Medical Qigong For Healing and Healthcare by Jill Gonet, MFA and Guan-Chen Sun, PhD Brief Introduction Medical Qigong functions to activate, cultivate, balance, harmonize, transform and manage the qi/energy-information for self-healing, self-care … Continue reading

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The Relation Between Fu (Yang) and Zang (Yin) Organs

[Scientific Qi Exploration] The Relation Between Fu (Yang) and Zang (Yin) Organs by Marty Eisen Introduction The Yin Organs are classified as internal relative to the external Yang Organs (1, 2, 3, 4).  They are connected in pairs, as indicated … Continue reading

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Reviews on Studies of Nutritional Therapy and Health

[Research Update] Recent Reviews on Studies of Nutritional Therapy and Health Compiled by Kevin W Chen Policy Interventions To Promote Healthy Eating : A Review of What Works, What Does Not and What Is Promising. Food Nutrition Bulletin. 2011 Dec;32(4):365-75. … Continue reading

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The Black Pearl and The White Pearl

The Black Pearl and The White Pearl by Peter Deadman   “Come, children, your grandfather wishes to speak to you”. Kun and her brother Tian followed their mother into Old Li’s rooms. They loved their grandfather but there was always … Continue reading

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How TCM Food Therapy Is Important Part of Yang Sheng

[TCM Food Therapy] How Traditional Chinese Food Therapy Is An Important Part of Yang Sheng by Helen Hu, OMD What is Yang Sheng? Yang sheng is a lifelong activity of various integrated practices both physical and nonphysical into one’s lifestyle … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration. Some Modern Scientific Theories of Qi

1. Introduction Recent scientific discoveries, such as, the theories of strings and subtle energy, can be used to model Qi. Some physical and biological manifestations accompanying Qi in the body, such as, infra-red radiation will be presented in later parts. … Continue reading

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A Comedy Moment (05/12)

[A Comedy Moment] Good humor is a philosophic state of mind; it seems to say to the Nature that we take her no more seriously than she takes us…. Compassion with an umbrella A Western Buddhist woman was in India, … Continue reading

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From the Editor (05/12)

[From the Editor] Greetings!  Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Christina Barea-Young and it is my honor to be the new Editor-in-Chief of Yang-Sheng Magazine.  I am truly happy to be a part of this amazing community … Continue reading

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Book Review – Answers to Common Tai Chi and Qigong Questions

[Book Review] Book Review: Answers to Common Tai Chi and Qigong Questions by William Ting Review by Salvatore Casano Softcover, 222pp. ISBN: 978-1-4653-1007-1 . Xlibris Corp. USA. 2011  $19.99 I recently had the honor and privilege of participating in a … Continue reading

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The Yin-Yang of True Health

[Quantum Healing With Dr. Lu] The Yin-Yang of True Health by Nan Lu, OMD Question: I’ve been working on my health for over six years with natural healing practices, including acupuncture and herbs. It took years for me to start … Continue reading

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